Technical Studies: Motorsports Technology Pathway, AAS

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Length: 67 credits

Purpose: To provide a rapid response to an anticipated workforce shortage for the motorsports industry within the mid-Atlantic region. The student will be engaged in mastering the academic and technical skill sets required for employment.

Occupational Objectives: Employment opportunities for graduates of this program include chassis technician, set-up assistant, crew member, block assembly assistant, engine builder, or engine machine technician in racing environments.

General Education Requirements

CST 110 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: 3
ENG 115 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
HUM EEE - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3
MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics Credits: 3
SOC EEE - Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Program Requirements

MAC 121 - Numerical Control I Credits: 3
MTS 105 - Fundamentals of Motorsports Technology Credits: 3
MTS 120 - Introduction to Motorsports Technology Credits: 3
MTS 125 - Motorsports Technology I Credits: 3
MTS 126 - Motorsports Technology II Credits: 3
MTS 130 - Motorsports Structural Technology I Credits: 3
MTS 131 - Motorsports Structural Technology II Credits: 3
MTS 132 - Motorsports Structural Technology III Credits: 3
MTS 135 - Sheet Metal Fabrication Credits: 3
MTS 140 - Stock Car Engines I Credits: 3
MTS 150 - Engine Machining Processes I Credits: 4
MTS 210 - Race Car Setup I Credits: 3
MTS 211 - Race Car Setup II Credits: 3
MTS 240 - Stock Car Engines II Credits: 3
MTS 250 - Engine Machining Processes II Credits: 3
WEL 135 - Inert Gas Welding Credits: 2
SDV 100 - College Success Skills Credits: 1

Total Credits: 52

Minimum Required for Degree: 67 Credits

Advising Sheet

Advising Sheet Suggested Schedules: Courses in advising sheets are displayed under the semester in which the courses are regularly offered. It is possible that a course shown on the schedule for a particular semester may not be offered due to low enrollment or other factors.

Semester One Courses

ENG 115 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics Credits: 3
MTS 105 - Fundamentals of Motorsports Technology Credits: 3
MTS 120 - Introduction to Motorsports Technology Credits: 3
MTS 130 - Motorsports Structural Technology I Credits: 3
SDV 100 - College Success Skills Credits: 1
WEL 135 - Inert Gas Welding Credits: 2

Total Credits: 18

Semester Two Courses

CST 110 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: 3
HUM EEE - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3
MTS 125 - Motorsports Technology I Credits: 3
MTS 131 - Motorsports Structural Technology II Credits: 3
MTS 135 - Sheet Metal Fabrication Credits: 3
MTS 210 - Race Car Setup I Credits: 3

Total Credits: 18

Semester Three Courses

MAC 121 - Numerical Control I Credits: 3
MTS 132 - Motorsports Structural Technology III Credits: 3
MTS 140 - Stock Car Engines I Credits: 3
MTS 150 - Engine Machining Processes I Credits: 4
MTS 211 - Race Car Setup II Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester Four Courses

MTS 126 - Motorsports Technology II Credits: 3
MTS 240 - Stock Car Engines II Credits: 3
MTS 250 - Engine Machining Processes II Credits: 3
MTS 298 - Seminar and Project Credits: 1-2
SOC EEE - Social Science Elective Credits: 3